If you live in an area where the temperatures ever dip below 32 degrees, it is strongly recommend you have a cold weather kit installed.

Most people in warmer, southern states assume this accessory is designed for the harsh winters in the north, but that is just not the case. In the winter, the night time temperatures even in the deep south can dip below that freezing mark, and you don't want to realize the importance of this accessory during an outage!

One reason why we invest in standby generators is to have a sense of security and be ensured we are never without power. A cold weather kit will add to that insurance policy and helps your generator fire up to keep you and your family warm and toasty inside during an outage.

If you live in an area where the temperatures ever dip below 32 degrees, it is strongly recommend you have a cold weather kit installed.

Most people in warmer, southern states assume this accessory is designed for the harsh winters in the north, but that is just not the case. In the winter, the night time temperatures even in the deep south can dip below that freezing mark, and you don't want to realize the importance of this accessory during an outage!

I just bought and installed this Generator Myself and Installed it with an Electrician. Much of the installation is DIY, but You Need an Electrician to Run the Service Entrance Cable to the Transfer Switch First and then to the Fusebox Second. You definitely need an expert for that, because 240V at the service entrance can kill you.

The rest of the wiring is easy. I Bundled together Romex 4/3 with Ground, 12/3 with ground, and 18/5 sprinkler wire.T his generator has the well regarded approximately 1L, Vanguard Engine with 35HP. This is a Commercial Engine used in commercial tools and small tractors and is an Excellent Value in a Residential generator. Engine is Loud but very Powerful, and insulation could be thicker and is not applied on the back wall inside. This engine Runs Best on a heavy Load.

Transfer switch with Load shedding is good, but instructions on setting Dip Switches could be clearer. I recommend setting the dip switch to allow generator to warm up for 50 seconds prior to Load Transfer. The case is Galvaneal which like your car Rusts when Scratched, aluminum is preferable. Buy the Maintenance Kit. Its a bargain because it has oil and filter and oil filter and plugs, though I intend on putting in Platinum Plugs this summer.

You Must get the Heater Kit because I saw even the light 5w30 oil Congeal in freezing Temps, and the oil warmer (and battery warmer) keeps it liquid. I had a problem in that generator kept shutting down. The Briggs telephone customer service guy is very Nice and Helpful. I opened the Computer compartment and I saw a Connector disconnected. Connecting it fixed the Problem. Be sure to double check the settings on the transfer switch and double check the generator advanced settings on the generator screen, as mine had to be set to the correct 18KW on NG, and it showed that it was only set to 16KW NG. Remember 20kw Gen is only 18KW on NG. A nice feature is the ability to program the exercise Date & time in the computer instead of generacs requirement that you actually start it at the exact weekly time you want it to exercise.

Overall a Very Good Value for the price. Very Powerful engine, Clean power with No Flickering and a Nice Transfer Switch.

I just bought and installed this Generator Myself and Installed it with an Electrician. Much of the installation is DIY, but You Need an Electrician to Run the Service Entrance Cable to the Transfer Switch First and then to the Fusebox Second. You definitely need an expert for that, because 240V at the service entrance can kill you.

The rest of the wiring is easy. I Bundled together Romex 4/3 with Ground, 12/3 with ground, and 18/5 sprinkler wire.T his generator has the well regarded... more

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RodneyTroy, NY

REVIEWED

NOV.

11

2011

Cold Weather Start Kit

This is awesome, and so easy to install. Just bring a moist towel to catch the drippings when you pull the plug on the engine. If you're quick enough, there is no need to drain it down.

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Luther B.Carbon Hill, OH

Purchased 12/30/14

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FEB.

11

2015

Briggs Cold Weather Kit 6030a

This product is as cheep as you can get. I installed the block heater, then the wires fell off. Everyone is giving me the runaround I just need the block heater replaced. I would not buy this product again.

Luther Recommends This Briggs & Stratton Product

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Luther,

We are sorry to hear of the issue with the cold weather kit you purchased. We are currently checking with our Briggs & Stratton rep to get you a new product. We will contact you shortly with what we find out.

Hello - we are terribly sorry for the inconvenience. We have worked with PED to make sure you receive a replacement block heater at no cost. We truly hope you enjoy your purchase and consider us for your future needs.